CVE-2023-35674Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

In onCreate of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to launch a background activity due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

8.8 HIGHEPSS 2.63%⚡ Known Exploited (CISA KEV)NVD: Analyzed

Last updated: 2026-06-17 06:04 UTC

OverviewCVSS details

8.8HIGHCVSS 3.1

Score source: CISA-ADP
NVD status: Analyzed
Published: Sep 11, 2023
Assigner: google_android

Affected

Android (Google)

Versions: 13 · 12L

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Exploitation

Public exploit: None listed
CISA KEV: Listed · Sep 13, 2023
KEV due date: Oct 4, 2023
Ransomware use: Unknown
SSVC: Exploitation active · Automatable no · Impact total

EPSS · FIRST, scored Nov 7

2.63%chance of exploitation in 30 days

Higher than 85.64% of CVEs

CVSS 3.1 · CISA-ADP

8.8High

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack vector: Local
Attack complexity: Low
Privileges required: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality impact: High
Integrity impact: High
Availability impact: High

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

7.8High

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack vector: Local
Attack complexity: Low
Privileges required: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality impact: High
Integrity impact: High
Availability impact: High

NVD status: Analyzed

Overview Affected Products References

NVD CVE.org

Overview

Severity

Score	Severity	Version	Vector String
8.8	HIGH	3.1CISA-ADP	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.8	HIGH	3.1NVD	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA required action

⚡ Known exploited · remediation due Oct 4, 2023

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Details

CVE ID: CVE-2023-35674
Status: Analyzed
Assigner (CNA): google_android
Published: Sep 11, 2023
Last modified: 2026-06-17 06:04 UTC
Weaknesses: CWE-269

Sources

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